Comparison

CREATIVATE vs Quilter's App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CREATIVATE

This app provides comprehensive guidance and tools for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting. It offers step-by-step instructions, design customization, and integration with cutting machines to simplify creative projects.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Stitch database
  • Quilt block design and preview
  • Craft design and cutting
  • Sewing machine setup and operation
  • Embroidery design editing and placement
  • Photo to embroidery conversion
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The CREATIVATE™ App is your all-in-one creative companion for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting - with everything you need to learn, create, and make your best work yet. Sewing Features (Mobile & Tablet) Whether you're setting up your machine for the first time or tackling an advanced project, CREATIVATE has you covered. - Step-by-Step Guidance: Get machine-specific setup and sewing support tailored to your machine. - Stitch Database: Browse and select stitches with recommended settings for your project. - Learning Tutorials: Build your skills with guided stitch and technique tutorials. - Troubleshooting Help: Find fast solutions to common sewing issues. Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 - App Control (Mobile) Control your Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 directly from your phone with dedicated sewing and embroidery controls - all from the CREATIVATE app. - Stitch Selector: Select stitches, adjust settings, and send them straight to your machine. - Embroidery Controller: Monitor stitch-out progress, step through stitches, manage color block changes, and control hoop positioning - all from your phone. Embroidery Features (Mobile & Tablet) - Embroidery Editor: Core design and editing tools built into the app - compatible with any connected embroidery machine. - Design Placement: Photograph your hoop and send it directly to your machine for precise placement. - PhotoStitch: Turn any photo into an embroidery design with a single shot. Quilting Features (Tablet only) Design, cut, and piece your quilts with a simple, intuitive digital tool - perfect for first-timers and experienced quilters alike. - Design your quilt blocks, choose fabrics, add borders and sashing, and preview your finished quilt. - Get easy-to-follow cutting charts and step-by-step piecing instructions. - Integrates exclusively with the SINGER® MOMENTO™ Craft Cutting Machine for faster, more precise fabric cuts. Craft Cutting Features (Tablet only) Create custom designs and bring them to life on the SINGER® MOMENTO™ 24" Craft Cutting Machine. - Design: Add text, shapes, images, and more to your canvas. - Customize: Use built-in tools to make every design uniquely yours. - Endless Possibilities: Works with fabric, vinyl, and much more. Download now and start making your best work yet. CREATIVATE-connected machines are premium sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting machines sold under the SINGER®, HUSQVARNA® VIKING®, and PFAFF® brands. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Quilter's App

Features
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See your quilt come together before you cut your fabric. Quilter’s App helps you explore block designs, try fabric combinations, and arrange a quilt that reflects your style. Use photos of your own fabrics to preview how they work together, then adjust the blocks, sashing, and borders. BUY ONCE. CREATE ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES. One purchase lets you use Quilter’s App on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac—including Mac desktops and laptops. Your saved quilts and imported fabrics sync through iCloud, so you can start a quilt on one device and continue on another. Use the same Apple Account for your purchase and iCloud syncing. DESIGN YOUR QUILT
• Browse and search the block catalog.
• Arrange blocks in straight or on-point layouts.
• Mix block designs, replace blocks, and flip their orientation.
• Add sashing, cornerstones, and solid or pieced borders.
• Undo and redo changes as you experiment. USE YOUR OWN FABRICS
• Import fabric photos from Photos or image files.
• Assign fabrics to individual patches or groups of patches.
• Keep your fabrics available for future quilt projects. PLAN YOUR CUTTING
• View cutting instructions for supported blocks in multiple finished sizes.
• Follow labeled diagrams showing the completed block and its separate pieces.
• Print cutting instructions on Letter or A4 paper in portrait or landscape. CONTINUE ACROSS DEVICES
Saved quilts and imported fabrics sync through iCloud between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac when you use the same iCloud account. The Mac workspace includes dedicated quilt controls, menus, keyboard shortcuts, and mouse support. Zoom in to inspect your design, then share a quilt image through Mail, Messages, or AirDrop. Explore a new idea, compare fabric choices, and plan your next quilt with Quilter’s App.

Screenshots

CREATIVATE4 screens
Quilter's App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CREATIVATE at Free against Quilter's App's $14.99. CREATIVATE also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.3). Quilter's App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CREATIVATE is free to download; Quilter's App costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CREATIVATE ships an update every 5 weeks, Quilter's App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CREATIVATE versus Quilter's App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCREATIVATEQuilter's App
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.4 (405 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings405 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.3
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVSM Group ABMarDan GeoSpatial

Bugs and requests

CREATIVATE

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Measurement unit selection dialog box cut off/not fully visible
  • Unable to confirm measurement choice (mm/inches) - OK button unresponsive
  • App freezes when accessing embroidery, crafting, or quilting tabs
  • Login button missing or unresponsive
  • Sign-in credentials field present but no submit button
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  • Monitor function crashes immediately upon opening
  • App crashes when opening embroidery tab
  • File compatibility issues after app rebranding from SewNet
  • Cannot change file types
  • Thread change notifications broken for over 1 year
  • App hangs after selecting measurement units
  • Keyboard hides create account/subscribe button on smaller screens
  • QR box missing from home page
  • Continuous loading screens without syncing
  • Payment checkout freezes during processing
  • Server cannot be reached for login
  • Machine connection failures
  • Website frequently asks to re-login despite being logged in

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add missing sewing machine models to database
  • Implement working print functionality
  • Fix audible push notifications for monitor alerts
  • Improve mobile app design capabilities
  • Add support for older machine models (Epic 1, Designer Ruby 90, Topaz 50, etc.)
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  • Restore features from previous mySewnet version
  • Optimize app for smaller phone screens and older devices
  • Improve time estimation accuracy for monitor function

Quilter's App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CREATIVATE

No in-app purchases

None

Quilter's App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CREATIVATE free?
CREATIVATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quilter's App free?
Quilter's App costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CREATIVATE or Quilter's App have ads?
Neither CREATIVATE nor Quilter's App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CREATIVATE or Quilter's App?
CREATIVATE ships an update every 5 weeks, and Quilter's App every 5 days. Most recently, CREATIVATE was updated on October 27, 2026 and Quilter's App on October 24, 2026.

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